Addison County Regional Planning Commission

What Addison County Regional Planning Commission does

Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRPC) is a regional planning commission established by the Vermont Legislature in 1967, serving the 21 towns of Addison County, Vermont (Addison, Bridport, Bristol, Cornwall, Ferrisburgh, Goshen, Leicester, Lincoln, Middlebury, Monkton, New Haven, Orwell, Panton, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham, Starksboro, Vergennes, Waltham, Weybridge, and Whiting). The organization provides planning expertise, technical assistance, and a regional coordination forum for member municipalities across community development, transportation, housing, energy, natural resources, emergency management, economic development, and Act 250/248 land-use review. ACRPC holds statutory authority to review Vermont Act 250 development applications and has been designated the Clean Water Service Provider for the Otter Creek Basin under Act 76, extending its operational reach to 54 towns across 6 counties (primarily Addison and Rutland).

ACRPC is staffed by a 9-person team led by Executive Director Adam Lougee, with eight additional full-time staff covering transportation planning, emergency management, natural resources, energy, community planning, GIS, and operations/finance. Its technology stack is built on ArcGIS, including a Regional Energy Siting Tool for renewable energy planning, an Act 181 Future Land Use Mapping platform on ArcGIS Hub, and integration with the Vermont Natural Resources Atlas. The organization also hosts Maple Broadband, a not-for-profit Communications Union District working to expand affordable internet service across the county.

The organization's revenue model is institutional rather than commercial. Funding is sourced from recurring municipal dues paid by the 21 member towns, state agency grants (including the VTrans Transportation Planning Initiative and VT DEC Act 76 water-quality funding), grant administration fees, and sub-grants passed through to municipalities and landowners. Specific revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. ACRPC has no equity ownership, no parent company, and is not a typical investment vehicle; its competitive position is grounded entirely in a statutory mandate, with no commercial substitutes available within its territory.

Name

Addison County Regional Planning Commission

Legal name

Addison County Regional Planning Commission

Website

https://acrpc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Addison County Regional Planning Commission is a Vermont state-legislated regional planning body serving 21 Addison County municipalities with planning, GIS, transportation, water quality, and economic development services delivered by 9 staff under statutory authority.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Planning and Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources Administration (Watersheds, Rivers, Groundwater) (BPAIAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG), NEPA/EA/EIS & Public Consultation (EUAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Regional planning services
• Municipal planning support
• GIS mapping services
• Transportation planning
• Clean water management

Headquarters

HQ city

Middlebury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Municipal Dues: Member municipalities pay dues to support ACRPC operations and services. Commissioners are appointed by town Selectboards and each municipality pays membership dues.
2. Grant Administration: ACRPC administers various grant programs on behalf of state agencies including EPA Brownfields Assessment Grants, Water Quality Project Development Block Grants, and Municipal Planning Grants. They subgrant funds to municipalities and landowners for eligible projects.
3. Clean Water Service Provider: ACRPC serves as the Clean Water Service Provider for the Otter Creek Basin, coordinating water quality improvement projects and administering Act 76 funding from Vermont DEC for phosphorus reduction projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ACRPC provides regional planning, technical assistance, GIS mapping, and grant administration services to the 21 municipalities of Addison County, Vermont. It also serves as the designated Clean Water Service Provider for the Otter Creek Basin and coordinates the Maple Broadband initiative. Core services include transportation planning, energy planning, emergency management, housing analysis, natural resources coordination, economic development, and state regulatory reviews (Act 250 and Act 248).

Product overview

Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRPC) is a regional planning agency that offers a portfolio of interconnected planning services and tools rather than a single product. Core offerings include GIS and mapping services, regional transportation planning, natural resources planning, energy planning, housing planning, economic development support, emergency management, and municipal planning assistance. Key technology-enabled services include the Regional Energy Siting Tool (ArcGIS-based), Act 181 Future Land Use Mapping platform, Clean Water Service Provider Program, and Maple Broadband municipal internet initiative. The organization also partners with Vermont state systems including the Natural Resources Atlas and provides various digital planning tools for the 21 municipalities it serves.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regional Planning Services Comprehensive regional planning services for 21 member municipalities in Addison County, including land use planning, policy coordination, and long-range planning support.
• GIS and Mapping Services GIS-based mapping, spatial analysis, and data visualization services for member municipalities, including zoning maps, land use maps, and infrastructure overlays.
• Transportation Planning Regional transportation planning, project prioritization, and coordination with Vermont Agency of Transportation on behalf of member municipalities.
• Clean Water Service Provider Program (Otter Creek Basin) Designated Clean Water Service Provider for the Otter Creek Basin, delivering clean water planning, water quality monitoring, and remediation coordination.
• Maple Broadband Initiative Regional broadband coordination and planning initiative to expand high-speed internet access across Addison County municipalities.
• Act 250 and Act 248 Regulatory Review Regional review of Act 250 (land use) and Act 248 (telecommunications) applications on behalf of member municipalities and the state.
• Grant Administration Services Administration of state and federal grants on behalf of member municipalities, including application support, compliance, and reporting.
• Regional Energy Planning Regional energy planning including the Regional Energy Siting Tool and energy planning support for member municipalities.
• Addison County River Watch Collaborative Coordinated water quality monitoring program across the region's waterways, supporting natural resources planning and water quality data.
• Emergency Management Planning Regional emergency management planning and coordination support for member municipalities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Coordinates planning for 21 municipalities in Addison County
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Addison County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACRPC works in partnership with ACEDC to help rewrite the Economic Development chapter of the Regional Plan. The Economic Development Committee works with ACEDC delegates to develop the Regional Economic Development Plan.
• Climate Economy Action Center of Addison County (CEACAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACRPC has partnered with CEACAC to promote a healthy economy through carbon reduction. They collaborate on energy planning and climate action initiatives.
• Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (VT DEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACRPC serves as Clean Water Service Provider for the Otter Creek Basin under Act 76, coordinating with VT DEC on water quality improvement projects and phosphorus reduction targets.
• Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACRPC works with VTrans through the Transportation Planning Initiative (TPI) to undertake transportation planning that encompasses all modes of transportation with citizen participation.
• Vermont Agency of Natural ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACRPC collaborates with Vermont Agency of Natural Resources scientists, private professionals and community groups to develop plans and guidelines for resource use.
• Otter Creek Basin Water Quality Council (BWQC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBWQC is the governing body that establishes policy and makes decisions for the Clean Water Service Provider regarding water quality impairments and project prioritization.
• Addison County River Watch Collaborative (ACRWC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACRPC supports ACRWC through administration, grant writing, and technical assistance for water quality monitoring and watershed protection.
• Lewis Creek AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACRPC supports Lewis Creek Association through administration, grant writing, and technical assistance for watershed protection efforts.
• Natural Resource Conservation DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBWQC includes two delegates from Natural Resource Conservation Districts who participate in water quality policy decisions for the Otter Creek Basin.
• Maple Broadband (Addison County Communications Union District)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACRPC hosts Maple Broadband, a not-for-profit municipal entity working to make affordable, reliable internet service available to all households and businesses in the district.
• Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies (VAPDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACRPC is a member of VAPDA along with 10 other regional planning commissions in Vermont. VAPDA hired a consultant to review all regional plans and make recommendations for improvements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC): Vermont's largest RPC, also established by state statute to serve Chittenden County municipalities with transportation, land use, housing, and emergency planning. Operates the same legislatively-defined model as ACRPC at greater scale.
• Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission (CVRPC): Sister Vermont RPC serving Washington and Orange counties. Provides the same menu of municipal planning, GIS, transportation, and natural resources services to member towns under identical statutory authority.
• Rutland Regional Planning Commission: Vermont RPC serving Rutland County municipalities. Comparable mandate, service portfolio, and Clean Water Service Provider-adjacent responsibilities in the Otter Creek basin overlap with ACRPC's region.
• Windham Regional Commission: Vermont regional planning and development agency serving Windham County. Operates the same commission-based governance model and offers overlapping transportation, energy, and natural resources planning services.
• Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC): Vermont RPC covering multiple counties in the central/southern region. Delivers municipal planning, brownfields, transportation, and economic development programming under the same state statutory framework.
• Bennington County Regional Commission: Statutorily chartered Vermont regional planning body for Bennington County. Provides directly comparable municipal planning, GIS, and economic development services.
• Northeastern Vermont Development Association (NVDA): Vermont regional planning and development organization serving the Northeast Kingdom. Comparable model: planning, transportation, housing, and economic development support for member municipalities.

Others

• Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies (VAPDA): Umbrella association representing all 11 Vermont RPCs (ACRPC is a member). Provides peer benchmarking, joint consulting, and statewide advocacy — directly comparable as the parent coordination body.

Regional players

• Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NRPC): New Hampshire-based regional planning commission serving northwestern towns. Closely comparable institutional model across state lines; provides the same statutory planning services in a neighboring New England jurisdiction.

Broad incumbents

• VHB: Large engineering and planning consultancy that competes with RPCs for municipal transportation, land use, and GIS contracts across New England. Represents the private-sector incumbent alternative for the same planning work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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